If you’ve been a fan of Good Bones, then you know that Mina Starsiak Hawk and her mom, Karen E. Laine, have been flipping houses and making over homes for years. But behind the scenes, Mina’s family life is far more intricate than what we see on TV. She recently opened up about her dad, Casey Starsiak, her siblings, and the complicated dynamics that come with such a large, interconnected family. Let’s dive into it, shall we?
Meet Casey Starsiak: The Man Behind the Curtain
Casey Starsiak might not be a household name to most of us, but he’s a pretty big deal in the medical world. He’s an orthopedic surgeon based in Indianapolis, and he’s currently married to a woman named Missy. Now, here’s the interesting part: while Mina and her siblings have been in the public eye for years, Casey has chosen to stay out of the spotlight. It’s almost like he’s the quiet, steady force behind the scenes, letting his kids take center stage while he focuses on his career and family life. You’ve got to respect that kind of humility, don’t you think?
The Starsiak Siblings: A Closer Look
Let’s talk about Casey’s kids. During his marriage to Karen, Casey welcomed three children: Mina, William, and CR Starsiak. William followed in his dad’s footsteps and became a doctor, opening up his own practice called Starsiak Osteopathic Clinic. It’s worth noting that William didn’t just fall into this career path—his decision was driven by personal experience. He suffered from chronic back pain in high school, which inspired him to help others dealing with similar issues. Now, that’s what I call turning adversity into opportunity.
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CR Starsiak, on the other hand, is more into the tech side of things. He oversees products and operations at the biotech company Genalyte. Talk about a diverse family! But the story doesn’t end there. After his divorce from Karen, Casey married Cheryl Starsiak, who had previously been married to Good Bones contractor Lenny Murrell. Together, Casey and Cheryl had two more children, Tad and Jessica Starsiak. When Casey and Cheryl eventually divorced, Cheryl remarried Lenny. Unfortunately, Cheryl passed away in 2005, and Karen stepped in to raise Tad as her own. It’s a tangled web, isn’t it?
Casey Starsiak’s Grandchildren: The Next Generation
Now, let’s fast forward a bit. Casey is a grandfather to Mina’s two kids, Jack and Charlotte, whom she shares with her husband, Steve Hawk. He’s also a grandpa to William’s daughter, Samayah, who he has with his wife, Lisa Starsiak. And let’s not forget Jessica’s daughter, Julie. It’s a big, beautiful family tree, full of love and connection. You can tell that Casey takes a lot of pride in his grandkids, even if he prefers to keep his personal life private.
The Starsiak Family Drama: What Happened?
Working on Good Bones with her family hasn’t always been a walk in the park. Mina has been candid about the challenges that come with collaborating so closely with her loved ones. In a March 2021 interview with The List, she opened up about the ups and downs of their relationship. “We always have these highs and lows,” she explained. “That’s how mom and I have been, honestly, since I was a kid. There was even a time during my first year of college when we didn’t talk for a whole year. But we always find a way to reconcile. It’s just part of the journey.”
She added, “When we’re filming full-time, you don’t have the luxury of stepping away and taking a break. You’re with each other all day, every day, and that can get really intense. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it because of the amazing work we do together.”
Fast forward to August 2023, and Mina revealed that she wasn’t on “good terms” with Karen, Tad, and William. Thankfully, she’s since patched things up with William. During an episode of her podcast, “Mina AF,” she shared her thoughts on navigating these tricky family dynamics. “My life is wild, and I have so many incredible people in it who support me. But I also have people in my life who don’t. For those who don’t, I’m not going to waste my energy trying to fix things with them. I’ve got better things to focus on,” she said.
